104 Why Mental Health Matters with Alex Williams | Ways to improve your mental health | Mental health awareness week

In this episode, Ricky interviews Alex Williams, an emotional resilience coach and registered mental health practitioner. Alex shares his personal story of overcoming trauma and discusses the epidemic of mental health in society.

They explore the importance of taking responsibility for our responses to challenges and finding meaning and purpose in life. Alex emphasizes the need for society to prioritize mental health and provides practical tips for building resilience, including focusing on the basics of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and surrounding oneself with good people.

They also discuss Alex's Three Rs framework: release your pain, take responsibility, and develop real self-belief. In this conversation, Ricky and Alex discuss strategies for overcoming setbacks and building a fulfilling life. They emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's own direction and adopting a resilient mindset. They also explore the idea of aligning one's life with personal values and finding happiness in the present moment. The conversation highlights the need to prioritize self-care and surround oneself with good people and good experiences.

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• Mental health is a significant issue in society, and it is important to prioritize our own wellbeing.
• Taking responsibility for our responses to challenges can empower us to overcome adversity and create a fulfilling life.
• Building resilience requires focusing on the basics of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and surrounding ourselves with good people.
• Finding meaning and purpose in life can help us navigate difficult experiences and maintain mental wellbeing.
• Supporting Gen Z in building resilience involves validating their experiences, providing support, and helping them develop healthy coping mechanisms. Take responsibility for your own direction and approach setbacks with resilience.
• Build a life that aligns with your values and brings you fulfillment.
• Prioritize self-care, surround yourself with good people, and enjoy good experiences.
• Listen to yourself and find happiness in the present moment, rather than comparing your life to societal expectations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:50 Alex's Personal Story

07:09 The Epidemic of Mental Health

13:19 Taking Responsibility for Our Responses

22:13 Finding Meaning and Purpose

27:27 The Impact of Society on Mental Health

32:47 Supporting Gen Z in Building Resilience

39:47 The Basics of Mental Wellbeing

43:33 The Three Rs Framework

45:24 The Three Rs to Getting Back Up

46:23 Building a Life that Aligns with Your Values

48:19 Listen to Yourself and Find Happiness

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